The FT205 uses acoustic resonance technology to deliver environmental information about the wind speed, direction and temperature, bases on minute vibrations in the device, and an in-built compass. A versatile piece of equipment, it can be plugged into a drone’s input/output communications, mounted on a flat surface, or attached to a pole.

The device works in extreme environments, at a maximum altitude of 4000m and in temperatures between -20 and +70°C.

All variations of the FT205 anemometer. Photos via FT Technologies

3D printing demand

Recently, Graphite AM invested in a new SLS 3D printer for its EXPRESS track customers helping to fulfill growing demand for the service. The 3D Systems sPro™ SLS® Center was delivered to the premises in January 2018, and has been delivering parts on demand for Formula 1 customers.

Graphite AM also has an existing partnership with bespoke industrial drone manufacturer Vulcan UAV, and has been helping the company with the light weighting of its devices.

FT Technologies’ FT205 is designed to aid drone users in environmental projects and to execute more reliable flights.

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